22.206.160 - Duties of owners
A.
It shall be the duty of all owners, regardless of any lease provision or other agreement
that purports to transfer the owner's responsibilities hereunder to an operator, manager,
or tenant, to:
1.
Remove all garbage, rubbish, and other debris from the premises;
2.
Secure any building which became vacant against unauthorized entry as required by
Section 22.206.200;
3.
Exterminate insects, rodents, and other pests which are a menace to public health,
safety, or welfare. Compliance with the Director's Rule governing the extermination
of pests shall be deemed compliance with this subsection 22.206.160.A.3;
4.
Remove from the building or the premises any article, substance, or material imminently
hazardous to the health, safety, or general welfare of the occupants or the public,
or which may substantially contribute to or cause deterioration of the building to
such an extent that it may become a threat to the health, safety, or general welfare
of the occupants or the public;
5.
Remove vegetation and debris as required by Section 10.52.030;
6.
Lock or remove all doors and/or lids on furniture used for storage, appliances, and
furnaces which are located outside an enclosed, locked building or structure;
7.
Maintain the building and equipment in compliance with the minimum standards specified
in Sections 22.206.010 through 22.206.140 and in a safe condition, except for maintenance duties specifically imposed in Section
22.206.170 on the tenant of the building; provided that this subsection 22.206.160.A.7 shall
not apply to owner-occupied dwelling units in which no rooms are rented to others;
8.